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The Old Slave Tree in George, Western Cape, is a historic landmark associated with the town's early colonial period. The tree, a large English oak (Quercus robur), was planted in 1811 and is located near the Old Gaol (jail) complex. It is believed to have been used as a gathering point for enslaved people during the 19th century, though specific records of its use as a 'slave tree' are limited. The tree stands as a symbol of the region's history of slavery and colonial justice, as the adjacent Old Gaol, built in 1811, served as a prison during the Cape Colony era. The site is now part of the George Museum precinct, which preserves artifacts and stories from the town's past, including the role of slavery in the local economy.

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